In the winter of a pandemic, a young girl stands at the corner of Howe and Cordova, watching her family bellow slogans in support of farmers halfway across the world. They are joined by others from the community, who are trying to express their anguish about the mistreatment of family and friends in India. This is part of the farmers’ protests, a movement that took the world by storm and continues to rock the core of India’s capital.

This is not an unfamiliar sight in Vancouver. Immigrant families often live in two worlds – the old motherland from whence they came and the new home where they have been welcomed as guests. This duality has manifested itself in many ways over the decades, including on the streets of Vancouver itself.

Surrey's Gurdwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib is giving out groceries to anyone who needs them

April is Sikh Heritage Month celebrated throughout Canada. A time to recognize the many contributions Sikh communities have made to Canada’s social, economic, and cultural heritage.

SIKH Heritage Month BC is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a series of events and awards aimed at recognizing and celebrating the unique contributions of Sikh Canadians.

The theme for Sikh Heritage Month 2022 is “Sat Sri Akaal”. Though this phrase is commonly recognized as a greeting used amongst members of the Sikh and Punjabi community, few stop to think about the origin of the phrase and the true meaning behind it.

April is Sikh Heritage Month. Global News Morning speaks with Mohnaam K Shergill of Sikh Heritage Month BC about the importance of celebrating and sharing the rich heritage of the Sikh culture and traditions.

SIKH Heritage Month BC celebrates its sixth anniversary with a series of events and awards aimed at recognizing and celebrating the unique contributions of Sikh Canadians.

The theme for Sikh Heritage Month 2023 is “Sacha Dhan”. Sacha Dhan loosely translates to ‘true wealth,’ and asks individuals to reflect on what true wealth means to them. Is it family? Faith? Or perhaps simply happiness?

Mohnaam Kaur Shergill and Manveer Singh Sihota from Sikh Heritage B.C. discuss the meaning of Khazana, or true wealth, as the theme behind this year's Sikh Heritage Month celebrations.

‘It is a time to come together with loved ones, reflect on our blessings, and reaffirm our commitment to the principles of Sikhism, such as selfless service, equality, and justice’

April is Sikh Heritage Month, a celebration of arts, culture and heritage first proclaimed in Ontario in 2013 and since recognized across Canada.

In British Columbia, the website sikhheritagebc.ca offers a place where the Sikh community can connect, “building community through oneness.”

Sat Sri Akal.

That is the theme of Sikh Heritage Month BC this year, welcoming folks back after a pause from events due to the pandemic.

Sikh Heritage BC’s immersive art installation, Sacha Ghar - True Home, was held this past weekend in Surrey, inviting visitors to experience nostalgia of their homes, and “connect with the words of Oneness.”

Sikh Heritage Month BC is disappointed to learn that most of Bill 21, a bill which bans the wearing of religious symbols like the dastaar (turban) by government employees, has been upheld. While certain portions of the bill relating to English…